Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 8:43AM EDT until June 18 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
TORBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Cattaraugus County in western New York...
* Until 915 AM EDT.
* At 842 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Salamanca, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Hinsdale, Great Valley, Carrollton,
Randolph, Napoli, Ischua, Lyndon, and Humphrey.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 17 and 21, and exit 24 and
near exit 27.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov